EYES
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Frighten me with desolation
You and I, we both agree
Better off without the tension
Eyes can see, eyes can see what we can't be

Take these stones
Now, we're falling
As it grows

We are soaring down

Better all this intervention
Than another perfect night
Teary eyed, you tried, you mention
It's not alright
It's not alright
We're not alright

Take these stones
Now we're falling
Dearest hopes
We are calling
Faces frozen in the mourning
As it grows
We soaring down

See this now
As it dies
Take these words
As a sign

Take these stones
Now, we're falling
Dearest hopes
We are calling
Faces frozen in the mourning
As it grows

We are soaring down
We're soaring down

Overall Meaning

The Naked & Famous's song "Eyes" is a melancholic yet powerful track that delves deep into the complexity of human emotion and relationships. The opening lines, "Frighten me with desolation, You and I, we both agree, Better off without the tension, Eyes can see, eyes can see what we can't be," set the tone for the entire song. The first few lines seem to describe a failing relationship that both parties agree needs to come to an end, but still, the fear of being alone and the unknown future is frightening. The use of the word "desolation" hints at a complete emptiness or abandonment, perhaps a result of a breakup.

In the following lines, the singer seems to be talking about falling apart and giving into hopelessness, "Take these stones, Now, we're falling, As it grows, We are soaring down." The stones here could be a metaphor for the baggage or obstacles in their relationship; and while they try to push past it, they end up spiraling downward. The chorus echoes this sentiment, saying they are "soaring down" instead of flying high. The couple is trying to communicate and fix what is wrong, but they ultimately can't and are faced with their issues.

The bridge of the song, "Faces frozen in the mourning, As it grows, We are soaring down," tells a story of frustration and sadness, perhaps they are not ready to let go of what they had, but they are also afraid to hold on. The last verse, "See this now, As it dies, Take these words, As a sign," indicates that it is time to let go of what was once beautiful and move on. Overall, the song is incredibly relatable, capturing the feelings of sadness and uncertainty that arise when a relationship is coming to an end.

Line by Line Meaning

Frighten me with desolation
The singer is scared of being alone and in a desolate place, but acknowledges that it is necessary for growth.

You and I, we both agree
The singer and another person are on the same page about the necessity of going through tough times.

Better off without the tension
It's better to let go of any tension or conflict in order to move forward.

Eyes can see, eyes can see what we can't be
The singer knows that there are limits to what they can achieve or become, even if they can't quite articulate it.

Take these stones, Now, we're falling
The singer sees obstacles as weighing them down and causing them to fall.

As it grows, We are soaring down
Despite the inevitability of failure or obstacles, they lead to growth and progress.

Better all this intervention than another perfect night
It's better to go through challenges and growth than to settle for a stagnant life or surface-level happiness.

Teary eyed, you tried, you mention, It's not alright, It's not alright, We're not alright
The people involved are struggling and things aren't okay, but they're facing it head-on instead of avoiding it.

Dearest hopes, We are calling
Despite facing struggles, the singer still has high aspirations for the future.

Faces frozen in the mourning
The people involved are grieving, perhaps for the loss of something that's changed or ended.

See this now, As it dies
The singer sees something coming to an end and accepts it.

Take these words, As a sign
The people involved are looking for some sort of guidance and hope in their struggle.

We're soaring down
Despite any struggle or obstacles, there's still a sense of growth and progress happening amidst the fall.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: AARON SHORT, ALISA XAYALITH, THOM POWERS

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